Tango has been adopted!  Congratulations to Carolyn.  We are so glad Tango has found his new home with you!

Location: Kansas City Metro
Age: appx 2 yrs old
Size: appx 40-50 pounds
Temperament: Sweet, laid back, well-mannered and smart!

Update 5/26/09: TANGO just got to a foster home! They state he loves his people and would rather sit by you than be outside with the other dogs. They are working on getting him to not paw when he wants attention. He appears to be housebroken and has not shown any aggression to the other dogs. What a sweet guy! Stay tuned for new pics of this handsome fella.

TANGO was a stray who ended up in a high kill shelter in a small town. Why someone didn't come racing to claim this boy is beyond us -- everyone who meets him falls in love with his exceptional personality! The shelter director begged us to take him in, and liked him so much that she kept him in the front office for over a month while we made room for him. Now that says something!

TANGO is very sweet, knows his basic commands (sit, shake, lay down) and appears to be housebroken. He's a love bug and an all-round good boy. He was great around the children who came into the shelter (remember he was in their front office so met everyone). He was cat tested at the shelter and did fine, though would need some guidance and help knowing the rules (such as don't chase the cat). TANGO is good with other dogs - instantly fine with females and fine with males after proper introductions. When tested with a male dog at the shelter, there was a little posturing but once corrected TANGO was actually submissive.

If you want a laid back, well behaved companion with tons of love for a lifetime, TANGO's your guy!

Tango's adoption fee is $200. For an explanation of our fees and policies and what vetting is covered, please visit us at: www.mogsrescue.petfinder.com.

TANGO's boarding fees alone are more than the cost of his adoption, so please help us if you can! You can donate securely with PayPal through our website at www.mogsrescue.com. It will help us to keep our rescue open!

To apply for TANGO, please email mogsrescue@yahoo.com. Please put "TANGO- application please" in the subject line.

STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!

1. We're picky about our adopters. 
2. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD?  They're not for everyone.  They take a lot of time, effort, training.  They shed year round.  They're big.  They scare lots of people.  They "mouth" and herd.  They're usually strong-willed and stubborn.  You have to have references and a home visit.  If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time or ours applying.  
   
3. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs.
4. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home?   We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone.  You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone.  A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car.  Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into.  Gates are opened.  Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!!
   
5. What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes?  New baby? Divorce?  Moving?   How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? 
   
6. Will you make a lifetime commitment?  It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE.
7.  Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment?  It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
8. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply.

Have Questions? Email us at mogsrescue@gmail.com